NBA champ: J.J. is too smart for own good, learning ‘value in being dumber’

The consensus view is that J.J. Redick's first season as a head coach at the NBA level was a success. Without any prior high-level coaching experience before joining the Los

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LeBron realized he could make living off basketball 2-3 years before going pro

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James not only has made a living off of his lengthy professional basketball career, but he's a billionaire and one of the wealthiest athletes on

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Jeff Teague lacks belief in 2025-26 Lakers: ‘I don’t like that team’

There are some Los Angeles Lakers fans who are optimistic about the team's chances of contending in the West in the coming season. After all, star guard Luka Doncic has

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Source: LeBron didn’t ask Lakers for extension, unsure if he’ll play beyond this season

LeBron James didn't ask the Los Angeles Lakers for an extension this offseason, a league source told Lakers Daily. James picked up his 2025-26 player option with the Lakers. He'll

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Austin Reaves spent a week wondering if his Lakers tenure was in jeopardy

Earlier this offseason, Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves could have committed to Los Angeles for the long haul by agreeing to a contract extension. However, he declined the offer,

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Gilbert Arenas says he would’ve ‘made a deal’ with LeBron if he owned Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James have not agreed to a contract extension this offseason, and as of now, James could become an unrestricted free agent after the 2025-26

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NBA sources agree LeBron, K.D. and Steph still belong in top 10 this season

On Thursday, ESPN revealed its top 10 players in the NBA for the 2025-26 season based on votes from members of the media. Three of the league's oldest players cracked

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Source: Lakers will attempt to trade for Walker Kessler again during 2025-26 season

The Los Angeles Lakers signed Deandre Ayton this offseason in free agency, addressing their need for a center. Ayton became a free agent after getting bought out by the Portland

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Luka Doncic has become stronger leader, according to close friend

With Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James seemingly on the last legs of his NBA career, one could argue that star guard Luka Doncic should be the definitive leader

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Western Conference scout believes 2025-26 season will be LeBron’s last

Maybe it's hard for some people to picture the NBA sans Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James because he's been one of the best players in the league for so

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